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Synopsis
"This anthology series covers today's most current national and international issues and contains the most important opinions of the past and present. The purpose of the series is to introduce the reader to all sides of contemporary controversies in an objective and comprehensive way. Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of primary sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields; the authors represent leading conservative, liberal, and centrist views. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical bibliographies and a list of organizations to contact are also included. The Current Controversies series will prove invaluable to libraries and classrooms in need of young adult materials on today's leading issues and controversies."--PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE.Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 9 Up
This collection examines the role of blogs in American politics and culture, their value to the public, and ethical and legal issues they raise. The 23 well-written essays are by a diverse group of respected authors and were all written in 2004 or later. Nearly half of them are unavailable online. However, students will likely find the content dense and too esoteric for their assignments and will turn to the Internet, where a wealth of resources on this topic exists.-Jane Cronkhite, San Jose Public Library, CA